The word "katechon" refers to the restraining force or entity tethering the Antichrist, and thus maintaining equipoise between existence and annihilation. Sonically and conceptually, Katechon exhibits the control, power, and restraint associated with the theological concept giving rise to the band's name. At this point in the lineage of extreme metal, the lines between the various subgenres are nearly indistinguishably blurred. Bands emerging at this stage are almost certainly influenced by Black, Death, and Thrash metal in relatively equal parts in addition to drawing influence from genres outside the traditional spectrum of metal. This amorphous state, has led many bands to retreat into strict rehashing of formulaic retro approaches. Katechon, however, embraces the entropic merging of stylistic and aesthetic projections from the various branches of the genre and beyond. Under scrutiny since the release of its demo last year, Norway's Katechon now presents its debut full-length recording. "Man, God, Giant" reinforces the sound presented on Katechon's previous recordings*, but features superb production that amplifies the impact of the tracks. Each of the three songs featured on the demo is reworked and incorporated into the album. Katechon's sound is an amalgamation of Black, Death, and Thrash metal, but played with a precision and authenticity that avoids dilution. Instead the result is frenetic and possessed, devoid of theatrics and self-indulgent virtuosity, and features highly proficient and intricate songwriting executed with precision. With philosophically oriented lyrics and adorned with an esoteric and surreal visual aesthetic, "Man, God, Giant" presents a unique vision for the future direction of metal in which an equilibrium must be maintained between rote rehashing of past trends and the indiscriminate collision of clashing styles and sounds. Katechon rests perfectly at this equilibrium point, holding at bay the forces of dissolution.

Continuing the sound they started on the demo, KEEP IT CLEAR from Vancouver, Canada delivers 8 fast tracks of fast old school hardcore. We hear influences of Right Brigade, Floorpunch and old American Nightmare and therfore perfectly fitting on Not Just Words records. This is what to expect, so pre-order now. The EP comes with a free digital download ticket.

Tracklist:01. On Our Own
02. Imposter
03. Puppet On A String
04. Way It Is
05. See It My Way
06. The Deal
07. Alone
08. No Punches Pulled

Kids Insane is an angry hardcore band drawing its momentum from politics and events of the not-so-ordinary life in the state of Israel. In its lyrics, the band addresses issues such as the state of the nation, and the country's lost generation of kids with no future ahead. Loaded with sarcasm, Kids Insane brings in a fresh and new attitude to the international hardcore community, where politics seem to have become a matter of the past.
Kids Insane's latest EP was mixed by Dean Baltulonis (The Hope Conspiracy, The Suicide File, Give Up The Ghost, and The Hold Steady). Guest vocals by Scott Wade (Comeback Kid).
Includes download in your choice of MP3 320, FLAC, or just about any other format you could possibly desire.

"The Art Of War" is a limited 7" single from Long Island, NY's own King Nine.This release features their first new material since their debut full-length, "Scared To Death." 7" includes digital download and an etched B-side. Limited edition of 500 copies.